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A total of $9,347 was raised for area cancer patients through the Erin’s Wish events that were held in Ironton the last week of July in memory and honor of Erin Broadhead who at age 50 lost her fight with colon cancer this past December. All the proceeds benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet…
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An exciting advancement in orthopedic surgery is being unveiled at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Specialists are now offering knee-replacement surgery using Zimmer Biomet’s new ROSA (robotic surgical assistant) Knee System. This procedure is like traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. The ROSA Knee System uses data collected before and during surgery…
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Crow Wing County has entered into a contract with Anderson Brothers Construction for the reconstruction of the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 and CSAH 18. The project will consist of regrading the intersection to accommodate a left turn lane and a new bituminous surface. Construction is planned to begin August 15, 2022…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first August meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room with Budget Presentations from Health and Human Services and General Government highlighting the majority of the meeting. Environmental Services Director Andrew Carlstrom began the meeting by presenting a Patriot…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Baxter, MN) — The Northland Arboretum in Baxter is venturing out with their first Firefly Festival this Saturday with live music, food, specialty cocktails, and beautiful surroundings on Saturday, August 13th. We recently caught up with Arboretum Executive Director Candice Zimmerman about this event that was inspired by a conversation…
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Links below courtesy of the MN Secretary of Station website: State Representative District 10A State Representative District 6B State Senator District 10 State Senator District 7 US Representative District 8 All Statewide Races – Governor/Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
Release from FEMA: WASHINGTON — FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 29-30, 2022. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-09 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled the station for ATV activity and followed up on aquatic plant management violations. Guida, CO Vang, and CO Verkuilen assisted the local sheriff?s office in a search for a fleeing fugitive. The individual, who had a history with weapons, had numerous criminal…
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As the Aug. 15 wild rice season opening date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that rice stands must also be ripe before they may be legally harvested. Wild rice harvesters going out during the upcoming season will find variable conditions this year in many areas of Minnesota. “While we’ve heard reports…
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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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